What does my PSAT/NMSQT® score mean on the SAT® scale?
The PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT share one scale: a 1150 on the PSAT/NMSQT means about 1150 on the SAT if you took both the same day.
Your score on the SAT scale shows here.
One scale, from College Board
| Test | Total score | Each section |
|---|---|---|
| PSAT/NMSQT® | 320–1520 | 160–760 |
| PSAT™ 10 | 320–1520 | 160–760 |
| PSAT™ 8/9 | 240–1440 | 120–720 |
| SAT | 400–1600 | 200–800 |
Scores go up in steps of 10. Sources: College Board, understanding scores, vertical scaling.
How it works
College Board puts the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT™ 10, PSAT™ 8/9 and SAT on one vertical scale, so the same score means the same level, if you took the tests the same day. Each of those three tests' scales stops below the SAT's, which goes to 1600.
What about later?
College Board's own note, in its words for the older test: scores generally go up about 20 points a section, 40 in total, when the SAT comes 6 or more months later. That's their average, not a prediction for you.
A range from your own work
For an estimated range and the 3 areas costing you the most points, take the free Point Leak Report from Nov 12. You can enter your PSAT/NMSQT score there to get a plan straight away. Get early access